Shepherd University
Public, 4-year
301 North King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Quick Facts
2,375
Total Enrollment
96%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
$43,726
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,642
In-State Tuition
$12,391
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1022
Avg SAT Score
About Shepherd University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 301 North King St |
| City | Shepherdstown, WV |
| ZIP Code | 25443 |
| County | Jefferson County |
President/Chief Administrator: Mary J.C. Hendrix (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,375 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 39% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 71.9% |
| Black | 8.0% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.1% |
| Unknown | 2.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 18.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 9.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 470 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 490 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,642
In-State Tuition
$19,082
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,863
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,391
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 27% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 41% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 27% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,600 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,297 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,485 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 50% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,488 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,838 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,068 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,412 |
| $110,001+ | $16,778 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,726
6 Years After
$47,170
8 Years After
$49,358
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $27,733 | 75th percentile: $62,049
Earnings by Family Income Background
$39,544
Low Income
$43,573
Middle Income
$48,963
High Income
Student Outcomes
72%
Full-Time Retention
78%
Part-Time Retention
49%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,679
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,226
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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